Other Materials

In addition to the excellent range of Laffort Oenological materials Corkwise can also supply sundry items such as Oak Barrels and Materials for sparkling wine production.

Oak Barrels

We are able to supply both new and used oak barrels under the brand Tonnellerie Lubin.

New Barrels

  • French Oak (from Allier region)
  • American Oak
  • Barrels can be supplied as low, medium or high toast
  • Standard size is 225 litres although alternative sizes may be available on request

Used Barrels

Subject to availability

Descorjet

The New Safe Way of Opening Sparkling Wine Bottles

  • rapid secure removal of sparkling wine corks
  • easy to use
  • no more flying corks
  • eliminates spillage and wastage
  • confident removal of stubborn corks
  • elegant in use
  • visually attractive
  • ideal gift

Barnie White Tannins

A specially selected blend of tannins designed to add structure to the mid palate of white wine.

Adds roundness and fullness of flavour.

Dose rate

  • Add 2g per 10 litres coarsely filtered wine
  • Mix and leave for 4 - 6 days prior to bottling

May be especially useful in assisting in the 2007 vintage, as some vineyards are finding their wines are lacking some structure.

May also be used to remove small amounts of excess copper, typically up to 0.5mg/l. Dose rate 50g/Hl. The wine will require filtering through 0.45µm prior to bottling.

  • Codex approved
  • Ex Bordeaux

Barnie Red Tannins

A specially selected blend of tannins designed to add structure and roundness to red wine.

Provides protection against oxidation. Allows lower levels of sulphur dioxide to be used.

Dose rate

  • Add 2g per 10 litres coarsely filtered wine
  • Mix and leave for 4 - 6 days prior to bottling

May be especially useful in assisting in the 2007 vintage, as some vineyards are finding their wines are lacking some structure.

  • Codex approved
  • Ex Bordeaux

Liqueurs

We are able to supply our own specifically formulated liqueurs, ready for bottling or for use in the food industry such as the production of liqueur chocolates.

Liqueurs currently available:

  • Orange
  • Apricot
  • Amaretto
  • Strawberry
  • Raspberry
  • Cherry Brandy
  • Apricot Brandy

We are happy to develop unique liqueurs specifically for you.

Minimum order quantity 220 litres – supplied in food grade drums.

Oenoconcept

Oenoconcept are specialists in all aspects of sparkling wine production. Their extensive product range includes gyropallets, disgorging units, mixing and cold stabilisation tanks. Oenoconcept are also able to quote for bespoke systems to include tanks, bottling lines and the latest ecofriendly thermoregulation concept.

For further information or a for tailored quote, please email corkwise@bri-advantage.com or add details to our online order form and we will get back to you.

Materials for sparkling wine production

  • Bidules - Minimum order 6,250
  • Crown Caps - Minimum order 6,500